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Childress Index

Location

Childress, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1960

Page

3

Summer climbing rumors reach Capitol Hill

A spoof report describes advance parties arriving to establish base camps in foothills near Washington. It mentions base camp at Maytios Hotel and a trek east along a grassy plain toward Capitol Hill. Climbers plan to check equipment at Grant Statue and stock popsicles before deciding next steps.

Washington UPI Agi Bre Capi Hill Maytios Capitol Hill Grant Statue

Hospital Admits and Discharges Blend with Forest Echoes

The report lists admissions and dismissals at Childress General Hospital including Eldon Wilks and Mattie Bass with dates, and notes a New England center fielder Jim Piersall placed on enforced rest. The piece also reflects on political tensions around Congress and Sam Rayburn as a symbolic summit.

Almanac Highlights for June 27 1960

Today is Monday June 27 the seventh day of the year The moon nears first quarter Stars in the morning Mars Jupiter Saturn Mercury in the evening Notable events include Ed ward Gibbon completing a page of The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire Helen Keller born in 1880 a 1893 stock market drop Harlan Fiske Stone confirmed as Chief Justice and 1950 Truman orders U S forces to aid South Korea Thought for today cites Gibbon on worship and truth status.

Mars Saturn Mercury Jupiter Edward Gibbon Helen Keller Tuscumbia Ala New York Stock Exchange Harlan Fiske Stone Senate U. S. Supreme Court Harry S. Truman U.S South Korea

Television Highlights From NBC CBS And NBC TV

Television II Review notes Cary Middlecoff defeating Mike Souchak to win 25 000 in World Championship Golf on NBC TV. Rutgers beats Bradley on CBS College Bowl. NBC Mystery Show preview of Fear is the Parent suffers from weak plot and miscast leads. Mona Freeman Arthur Franz receive critique for lack of credibility. Mike Nichols and Elaine May as Mystery guests on What’s My Line draw tepid reactions and Jack Benny airs a rerun.

United Press International New York UPI — TV Cary Middlecoff Mike Souchak Lup Nbc-Tv Souchak Ohso Middlecoff Rutgers University Bradley University Cbs-Tv Theodore Mathilde Ferro Whey Hubby Heer Mona Freeman Arthur Franz Miss Freeman Mike Nichols Elaine May Jack Benny Rochester

Televised holiday lineup and actor shifts noted

NBC plans a Thanksgiving family special featuring Rosemary Clooney and Jose Ferrer with Louis Armstrong imitation attempts. CBS trims Gleason schedule to two specials while ABC advertises Steve Canyon and Crowfeather roles amid seasonal announcements and July scheduling.

Channel Swim Rosemary Clooney Jose Ferrer Nbc-Tv Jackie Gleason Cbs-Tv Jerry Lewis Jack Paar Paar Dean Fredericks Abc-Tv Steve Canyon Crowfeather Daniel Boone

Birthday greetings for Cary Lewellen and others

A birthday message notes Cary Kimberly Lewellen Charlies T Scott A E Stephens and Mrs N T Trantham have celebrations pending tomorrow. The brief lists names and a festive wish for the occasion.

Wall Street Charter Outlook for 1961 Slips at Times

The Vatin Line Investment Survey says 1961 may show slight reviving business activity but warns of downturn if consumer spending weakens. It notes erratic output and emphasizes consumer demand as ground for fall appears seasonal. Goodbody & Co expects modest summer gains with a tougher final quarter depending on international events and the election. Walter K. Gutman cites Puerto Rico Telephone as a notable, underexploited case.

New York UPI Vatin Investment Advisory Service Goodbody & Co Goodbody

Weather and births in local area and company earnings note

Locals report a Charish weather picture for Childress area with partly cloudy skies and temperatures near normal through Tuesday. Look Who's Here announces the birth of Michelle De Watson in Anadarko Oklahoma. A company executive notes strong earnings and possible outside financing and stock dilution due to rapid growth with expected net above three dollars per share.

Childress

Local Names Weekend Visits and Family News

June notices highlight baby born eight pounds four and a half ounces with L B Holman grandparents and Sue Holman as mother. Multiple visitors including Delores Roney of Clovis, Larry Davis after eye injury, Judy Naylor, and relatives from Amarillo, Dallas, Fort Worth, and Shreveport. The Naylor and Fisher families are mentioned along with new residence for Rev Marvin Fisher in Dublin.

Aise Childress L. B. Holman Watson Sue Holman Jeff Davis Delores Roney Clovis Calif Larry Davis Hame St. Anthony's Hospital Amarillo M. R. Naylor Wichita Falls Judy Naylor Cindy Howell Jack Hester J. W. Chambers Dublin Ferrell S. F. Johnson Fort Worth Dale Dallas S. T. Johnson M. B. Couch Marvin Fisher Lorenzo Avenue North

Largest prehistoric monster was swamp-dwelling giant

United Press International reports the largest prehistoric monster was a swamp-dwelling giant dinosaur measuring up to 874 feet and weighing over 40 tons. The finding highlights extreme size in the dinosaur record and suggests unusual growth in its habitat.

United Press International

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